scubadiverswife Posted August 30, 2019 #1 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Hi just a quick question, we are sailing on Britannia in 10 weeks time 😬 and just wondered if smart shorts and a shirt for men are acceptable wear in the main dining room ,not on a formal night obviously, or is it long trousers only. Thank you 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted August 30, 2019 #2 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Hope this helps - https://www.pocruises.com/what-to-wear Shorts are allowed in the buffet and deck bars but not the mdr or inside bars. Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubadiverswife Posted August 30, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Thank you so much , that’s a great help 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted August 30, 2019 #4 Share Posted August 30, 2019 It is not enforced very strictly we saw a few wearing shorts in the evenings on Britannia in May in theatre and around areas of the ship where they say you are not supposed to wear them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennbank Posted August 30, 2019 #5 Share Posted August 30, 2019 There is no problem wearing smart shorts/cargo shorts with polo shirt or similar during the day in the restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les_ldh Posted August 30, 2019 #6 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I seem to remember reading “No shorts anywhere on the ship after 6pm” , but I can’t remember where. Obviously this wouldn’t include your cabin 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike11 Posted August 30, 2019 #7 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I don’t quite understand why smart shorts ( I.e. tailored) are a problem on casual nights - particular on warmer cruises. Surely if men have to wear long trousers, then women should have to wear long dresses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCFC Posted August 30, 2019 #8 Share Posted August 30, 2019 27 minutes ago, Les_ldh said: I seem to remember reading “No shorts anywhere on the ship after 6pm” , but I can’t remember where. Obviously this wouldn’t include your cabin 😀 I have seen that sign on Britannia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangedRose Posted August 30, 2019 #9 Share Posted August 30, 2019 42 minutes ago, Spike11 said: I don’t quite understand why smart shorts ( I.e. tailored) are a problem on casual nights - particular on warmer cruises. Surely if men have to wear long trousers, then women should have to wear long dresses! The temperature in the restaurants, bars and theatre is the same whether you are in the Caribbean or the Arctic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike11 Posted August 30, 2019 #10 Share Posted August 30, 2019 19 minutes ago, FangedRose said: The temperature in the restaurants, bars and theatre is the same whether you are in the Caribbean or the Arctic. Inside yes, but not outside! Many people ( me included) will spend part of their evening inside and part outside ( on the promenade deck or on the outside decks). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangedRose Posted August 30, 2019 #11 Share Posted August 30, 2019 29 minutes ago, Spike11 said: Inside yes, but not outside! Many people ( me included) will spend part of their evening inside and part outside ( on the promenade deck or on the outside decks). So whatever you wear, you are going to inappropriately dressed for half the evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alija1960 Posted August 30, 2019 #12 Share Posted August 30, 2019 My husband was wearing smart tailored shorts whilst we were having a quick drink in the Crow's Nest 5:45pm before getting ready for dinner on Aurora and we were politely told (with a tapping tof their watch) that there is a dress code at 6:00pm in there - in other words leave now!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Windsurfboy Posted August 30, 2019 #13 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Shorts are fine anywhere before 6pm even in main dining room. (not swimming shorts ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_r_a Posted August 30, 2019 #14 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Hi S11, > I don’t quite understand why smart shorts ( I.e. tailored) are a problem on casual nights .... No problem, if worn properly. Ditto for a kilt. Ira 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgs1956 Posted August 30, 2019 #15 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I don't understand why you mention a kilt as national dress is part of the formal night dress code. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted August 30, 2019 #16 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I don't understand that either. Out of interest, would you go out to dinner in the UK wearing shorts? Don't see the difference. The inside of the ship is usually on the cool side. Don't want to see hairy legs at the dinner table!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisg1uk Posted August 30, 2019 #17 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Personally I really don't mind what other folk wear but P&O ask for no shorts in the MDR and several bars. Slowly but surely the dress code is becoming less strict and my guess is that it won't be long before shorts are accepted. That would upset a lot of people but please many others. To my mind P&O are trying hard to keep the dining rooms smart and not allowing shorts is an easy distinction for the staff to make. If they for example allowed "smart tailored" shorts then already over busy staff will immediately face more confrontation as customers push the new limits over what constitutes smart, how much their shorts cost (irrelevant) etc etc. I feel very sorry for the staff as it is with some passengers deliberately pushing the current advice P&O give. If you are to have a dress code then either enforce it properly or scrap it completely, I don't mind. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted August 30, 2019 #18 Share Posted August 30, 2019 1 hour ago, dgs1956 said: I don't understand why you mention a kilt as national dress is part of the formal night dress code. Presumably because if your Bermudan the national dress is, Bermuda shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted August 30, 2019 #19 Share Posted August 30, 2019 1 hour ago, jeanlyon said: I don't understand that either. Out of interest, would you go out to dinner in the UK wearing shorts? Don't see the difference. The inside of the ship is usually on the cool side. Don't want to see hairy legs at the dinner table!!! ....and you don't get hairy legs with a kilt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangedRose Posted August 30, 2019 #20 Share Posted August 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, terrierjohn said: ....and you don't get hairy legs with a kilt? Or evening frocks? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palaceman Posted August 30, 2019 #21 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I have my own dress code. If I can wear it on the golf course then it is not appropriate for the evening. Therefore polo shirts and shorts are definitely out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted August 31, 2019 #22 Share Posted August 31, 2019 4 hours ago, Palaceman said: I have my own dress code. If I can wear it on the golf course then it is not appropriate for the evening. Therefore polo shirts and shorts are definitely out. In my home town, shorts and polo shirts or even T shirts are the norm for dinner at clubs, pubs and restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisg1uk Posted August 31, 2019 #23 Share Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, NSWP said: The dress code police are out on patrol after that, both crew and certain pax acting as sheriff's deputies, or so they perceive themselves to be.🤬 Oh so true. Have seen some passengers work them selves right up over it. So funny. Edited August 31, 2019 by chrisg1uk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ataraxia Posted August 31, 2019 #24 Share Posted August 31, 2019 57 minutes ago, dgs1956 said: Bermuda shorts are not National Dress even in Bermuda Having lived in Bermuda for a number of years I can tell you that you are mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted August 31, 2019 #25 Share Posted August 31, 2019 1 hour ago, dgs1956 said: Would you make that comment about any other countries National Dress? Bermuda shorts are not National Dress even in Bermuda. Do you know that Bermuda is the only place in the world where Bermuda Shorts is the national dressfor men. The formal shorts are tailored as suit trousers and must be no more than 3 inches above the knee. Mr Google provided the above answer, of course he could be wrong, it does also state that they should be worn with a Jacket and tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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